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Bah Samba/Roy Ayers At Beachdown
Roy Ayers and Bah Samba first joined forces in November 2002 at Southport Weekender.
19 Aug 08 | Bah Samba/Roy Ayers
Patchest Annual One Day Summer Festival Saturday 19th July 2008
Patchfest - our annual one day summer festival for the whole community (Hanover / Elm Grove Area of Brighton).
17 Jul 08 | Karim
Kickers Fancy Footwork
Kickers’ commitment to music remains as strong today as it has always been, as they prepare to take part in the 2008 festival season, asking the Great British public to show them their ‘Fancy Footwork’.
09 Jul 08 | Daniella Sapia
Global Fusion Family World Music Festival
With bar, camping, festival market, food, childrens entertainment and some of the best live performers from around the world, this is one of East Sussex's best loved events.
12 Jun 08 | Global Fusion
Beachdown Festival
The UK’s newest and most laid-back Festival, set in the beautiful designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty site of the South Downs just north of Brighton.
04 Jun 08 | Amanda
Secret Garden Party At Brighton Fringe Festival
The Secret Garden Party Revolutionaries are planning a takeover of the Brighton Fringe Festival on the 24th May in the lead-up tour prior to the SGP2008 festival.
09 May 08 | laura coulson
Cactus Hosts Languages Extravaganza At Brighton’s Fringe Festival
Special series of language and travel events spark festival fever!
Cactus, one of the world’s leading language training specialists, is proud to announce that it is hosting a unique series of language events at the Brighton Fringe Festival in May.
25 Apr 08 | Lucy Brandt
Marshmellow Festival - 24th - 26th August 2007
Taking place just off Birling Gap (nr Brighton) over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the all-new, three day camping event Marshmellow Festival boasts four live music stages featuring some of the south’s finest musical talent.
06 Aug 07 | Joe Mansfield
The Pride Parade - Saturday 4th August
The Pride Parade is a highlight of the Pride weekend.
01 Aug 07 | Amanda
The Brighton Beach Festival 2007
On July 7th and 8th The Brighton Beach Festival will take place.
25 Apr 07 | Lindsay Fergusson
Soul To Soul And Cheek To Cheek At Hotel Pelirocco
Hotel Pelirocco Brighton’s sauciest stopover is launching two new bedrooms for 2007.
15 Jan 07 | Admin
Vodafone Tba: N*E*R*D, The Streets & Mcfly
Brighton beach on the 10th of August 2008.
11 Aug 08 | Stefan Mueller
Battle Of The Beards At Beachdown Festival - My Federation Vs Magic Numbers
ZZ top, Cat Stevens, Devandra Banhart, James Galway have all used the medium of facial hair to channel their musicality and Brighton’s forthcoming Beachdown Festival is lining up for another epic battle of Bearded bands.
28 Jul 08 | Alix
Rose Hill Drive At The Engine Room
On Tuesday 9th September Family Entertainments presents Rose Hill Drive at The Engine Room.
24 Jul 08 | Kairen
Vodafone Tba Comes To Brighton
N*E*R*D, The Streets and McFly set to raise temperatures on Brighton Beach on August 10th.
09 Jul 08 | Tony Harding
Concorde 2 Live Proudly Presents : Battles + Catapult
Concorde 2 proudly presents Battles + Catapult on Tuesday 15th July at 7.
20 Jun 08 | Heg
The Presets at Digital
The Presets + Blah Blah Blah Djs on Friday 27th June 2008 at Digital from 7:30pm - 10:30am! Incase you haven't heard, Barfly has shut it's doors which means this gig has now been relocated to Digital.
09 Jun 08 | Kristian Bannister
Brighton Bands Take To The Stage At Atom Live Festival
Student bands Bad Puppy and Young Karupt both from Brighton, will be taking to the stage next Wednesday (21st May) to perform at ATOM Live Festival, the largest student music event in the UK.
19 May 08 | Amy
J-live At The Komedia
Touring his latest album Then What Happened featuring Jazzy Jeff, De La Soul and DJ Spinna, J-Live has been re-energising the East Coast underground hip hop scene with an approach that emphasizes craftsmanship over faddishness.
07 May 08 | Chris
First Acts Confirmed For Loop Music & Digital Culture Festival 2008
LOOP, one of the UK’s most innovative festivals is back, bringing you another cutting edge line-up packed with the hottest talent.
15 Apr 08 | Jason Clarke
One Love Festival
One Love is a festival like no other - set deep within a woodland clearing, beneath the stunning Isaac Newton Observatory building at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, music-lovers will gather to experience a one-of-a-kind experience.
04 Apr 08 | Dan Wiltshire
New Debauched Rockersthe Shoestrung Headline Pressure Point
The Shoestrung headline Cable Club at the Pressure Point on Thursday March 27th.
16 Mar 08 | MOF Artist and Event Managament
The Great Escape Announce The Latest Bands To Play The Festival
The Great Escape announce the latest bands to play the Festival, The Wombats, Glasvegas, The Hold Steady, Black Lips, Iron & Wine, The Subways plus many more.
12 Feb 08 | jack thunder
Loop Festival Returns August 2008
Brighton's sell-out Loop Festival returns on the 16th August 2008.
04 Feb 08 | Jason Clarke
Interocktica Presents at the Prince Albert
InteROCKtica presents an evening of unmissable rock music at the Prince Albert, Brighton, on Febuary 15th at 19:30 for the bargain basement price of £5.
04 Feb 08 | Patric
Eclectic Singer Comes To Brighton Upstairs At Three And Ten
Armed with a Ukulele and a rich, seductive voice, she evokes the feel of the 1930’s European Underworld.
25 Jan 08 | Nicola Haydn
Great Escape Festival Volunteer Day
Would you like to get involved in the UK’s leading new-music showcase festival happening in Brighton on 15th-17th May 2008? The Great Escape, now in its third year, has seen performances from great acts such as Gossip, The Kooks, CSS, Jack Penate and The Cribs to name but a few.
10 Jan 08 | jack Thunder
The Up And Coming at The Marlborough Pub
The Up and Coming is a new music night hosted by the Marlborough Pub and Little Theatre,in conjunction with KongPromotions.
04 Jan 08 | kat osborne
Pete & The Pirates At Concorde 2
Bright, young commanders of a brand of unique Englishness, Pete and The Pirates blend of smooth edged punk and pop produces music which is sweet, raw, joyous, melancholic, raucous and tender.
03 Jan 08 | Amanda
Drum! Interactive Features ?uestlove In Premiere Issue
San Jose, CA -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of worldwide, hip percussion magazines, including DRUM! and TRAPS Magazines, today announced the launch of DRUM! Digital (drum.
07 Dec 07 | Josh Moscov
Brighton Vigil For World Aids Day
The Brighton and Hove (actually) Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing at a special Candlelit vigil the Chapel Royal in North Street to mark World Aids Day on Saturday 1st December.
26 Nov 07 | gerry mccrudden
Dub Pistols At Concorde 2
UNIFY Events are delighted to present the Dub Pistols playing live at the Concorde2 on Thursday 15th November.
24 Oct 07 | Emma
Nizlopi At Audio
‘When were you in a gig last where the people smiled so broad that the reflection from their teeth contributed to the acoustics?’ BBC.
10 Oct 07 | Kate
The Mummers @ The Komedia - 20th September 2007
Brighton-based band The Mummers bring chilling and beautiful Bjork-esque pop to Komedia on Thursday 20 September.
05 Sep 07 | Chris
I'm From Barcelona @ Concorde 2
The band that delivered the world with one of the most epic pop songs in 2006, We're From Barcelona, had a strange baptism into the world of music.
09 Jul 07 | Sarah
Onion Ring Of Fire - Live Music Plus Free Battered Snacks!
July 2nd sees the start of a new monthly live music night at Kemp Town's famous blues pub The Ranelagh.
21 Jun 07 | Adam Peters
Antibalas At Komedia
Some bands are simply meant to lead, and Brooklyn’s Antibalas - as tough and diverse as the city that birthed them nearly a decade ago - continues to do just that.
06 Jun 07 | Chris Challis
The Stirring @ The Komedia
The Stirring are playing their biggest gig ever on the 1st of June in the Komedia! With live recording.
04 May 07 | Steffi
The Great Escape Festival Returns To Brighton
Three days of gigs, parties, talks and clubs return to Brighton in Europe's leading international new music festival from 17th to the 19th May.
23 Apr 07 | Amanda
Babyhead At Komedia
Babyhead has an intangible quality often been summed up by one word - ENERGY.
11 Apr 07 | Chris Challis
New BBC Classical Music Competition For Under 19s
The BBC is looking for young classical musicians with star quality to take part in a brand new TV competition.
02 Apr 07 | Classical Star
Free Music Workshops In BrightonThis Easter
Local musicians can take part in a variety of FREE music workshops next month, when Access to Music (ATM)* hosts an open day at Scream Studios.
26 Mar 07 | Hannah Brine
Kieran Hebden (four Tet) + Stev E Reid
Steve Reid joins the sole member of Four Tet Kieran Hebden, on a one off touring project.
14 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
The Baghdaddies
Hop onto The Baghdaddies magic carpet for an amazing musical trip traversing many corners of the earth.
14 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
Ku Feel The Pressure
KU are a very soulful rock band currently signed to Kusha Deep Records.
08 Mar 07 | Kusha Deep Music
Frank Turner Gig In Brighton
Frank Turner is playing in Brighton on Wed 4th April 2007 @ The Globe.
08 Mar 07 | Daniel Parsons
12 Stone Toddler Plus Turning Green At Komedia
12 Stone Toddler will be celebrating the release of their forthcoming new single 'TWANG' - and having just finished recording their debut album Does It Scare You? They will be in high spirits! This fourpiece is the brainchild of songwriters Chris Otero and Ben Jones.
07 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
Reuben's Thread Debut Album Out Now!
The debut album from Reuben's Thread (featuring RachaelRachael) is now available to buy from the following Brighton-based independent record shops: Resident and Rounder Records.
23 Feb 07 | Ross King
Bukky Leo and Black Egypt at Komedia
Innovative Afro-centric grooves from one the forerunners of the acid-jazz scene who has played with some of the greatest US/African jazz musicians - Bukky Leo is without doubt a World class Saxophonist.
09 Feb 07 | Chris Challis
The Zen Hussies at Komedia
Since their formation in 2001, The Zen Hussies have established themselves as one of the foremost live acts in the burgeoning British retro scene, and are arguably part responsible for the recent resurgence of interest in music pre-1950.
09 Feb 07 | Chris Challis
The Killers at The Brighton Centre
Viva the Las Vegas quartet! The four-piece band will play at The Brighton Centre on Saturday 3rd March at 7.
31 Jan 07 | Amanda Costello
Free Gigs At The Albert
On Sunday 25th February The South Live Albert Sessions present sets from Brighton’s The Reveals and Echobeat from Southampton.
17 Jan 07 | Kairen Kemp
Bellowhead At Komedia
Bellowhead are England’s mightiest big band, with a who’s who of today’s vibrant young folk scene including John Spiers, Jon Boden, Benji Kirkpatrick, Pete Flood.
10 Jan 07 | Chris Challis
Nerina Pallot at Komedia
After a year of touring up and down the UK with the likes of Suzanne Vega, Joseph Arthur and Sheryl Crow and a record four sessions with Janice Long on Radio 2, as well as sessions on Dermot O'Leary's Radio 2 show, Nerina Pallot will be introducing her beautiful new release 'Learning To Breathe' at Komedia on Thursday 1 February.
10 Jan 07 | Chris Challis
The Boy Least Likely To At Komedia
Once upon a time there lived a band called The Boy Least Likely To.
20 Dec 06 | Chris Challis
The Night Of The Green Hairy Dogs At Komedia
Three of Brighton's most unique and exciting live bands come together for this special one off evening of all things green, hirsute and canine.
20 Dec 06 | Chris Challis
Joe Strummer Remembrance Night at Komedia
Komedia is delighted to present the fifth annual tribute to the The Clash frontman with a blistering line-up of bands dishing out some high-octane entertainment.
13 Dec 06 | Chris Challis
Joe Strummer Remembrance Night
Komedia is delighted to present the fifth annual tribute to the The Clash frontman with a blistering line-up of bands dishing out some high-octane entertainment.
13 Dec 06 | Chris Challis
Quantic Releases 2nd Single From ‘An Announcement To Answer'
Will Holland – aka Quantic – releases the second single from ‘An Announcement To Answer’, his fourth solo album for Tru Thoughts on Monday 29th January 2007.
13 Dec 06 | Alex Brown
Quantic Releases 2nd Single From ‘an Announcement To Answer'
Will Holland – aka Quantic – releases the second single 'Sabor' from ‘An Announcement To Answer’, his fourth solo album for Tru Thoughts on Monday 29th January 2007.
13 Dec 06 | Alex Brown
Two Spot Gobi Review at Komedia
Downstairs at Komedia the venue quickly fills in anticipation.
06 Dec 06 | Justin Evans
Two Spot Gobi At The Komedia
Somewhere between acoustic soul and upbeat grooves lie Two Spot Gobi.
24 Nov 06 | Ben
The Michael Roach Band at the Komedia
Introducing the Michael Roach Band, eight musicians dedicated to the soulful sound of rhythm and blues.
08 Nov 06 | Quite Grt Publicity
Nostalgia 77 Octet - Borderlands Cd
Borderlands' The new CD by the Nostalgia 77 Octet is out now on Tru Thoughts Records.
01 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
The Hat At Komedia
Making Mini Musical Movies for the mind, ears and soul, ThE HaT are simply one of the freshest bands around.
27 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
The Music For Africa Project
To raise money for 'The Music for Africa Project' a gig is being held on Friday 20th Oct 06 at ‘The Cella’, Brunswick Street East, Hove.
19 Oct 06 | Dani
Beardyman
Although you would have thought his beard would have been a tad longer for someone with a name like this - His music still rocks and BeardyMan has every reason why, he can pack out venues like the Volks ( Friday 6th October ) BattleJam .
18 Oct 06 | juliet dubieniec
BBc’s Electric Proms “next Stage” Tour
Since March 2006, South:Live and Brighton’s award-winning music venue Concorde2 have teamed up to bring you a monthly night for unsigned bands – The South:Live Albert Sessions.
13 Oct 06 | Trevor
The Rumble Strips Play at Sumo
She Likes Parties Presents The Rumble Strips Plus Dartz & Special Guests on Friday 10th November at Sumo, Middle Street, Brighton from 7pm – 10pm.
13 Oct 06 | Dave Richards
World Sacred Music Festival
The UK's only World Sacred Music Festival is back for its third year.
06 Oct 06 | Admin
Brighton Live Week
Brighton Live has begun! Now four years old this annual celebration of the Brighton live music scene continues to grow (running from the 25th to the 30th September).
25 Sep 06 | Admin
Pink Floyd Marathon @ Komedia
Tickets are now on sale for this years 10-hour Pink Floyd Tribute Marathon at Komedia on September 23rd 2006.
30 Aug 06 | Chris Challis
Cara Dillon
Bringing together the leading lights and the future stars of UK folk music, Nu-Routes presents CARA DILLON at Komedia on Wednesday 20 September.
24 Aug 06 | Chris Challis
Brighton Band Shiseido Red Support Texas Up At The Castle
SHSEIDO RED - Brighton, 2-piece acoustic band, recent winners of ‘Rox Music ‘TEXAS’ Challenge’ are very much looking forward to supporting ‘TEXAS’ at Arundel Castle, to a sell out crowd of over 4,500 on the 27th August.
21 Aug 06 | Paul and Hoff
Rottingdean Rocks The Net!
Small but perfectly-formed and based in Rottingdean, Acoustic Mirror is making waves across the globe with a unique approach to delivering new rock, metal and alternative music to dedicated fans via their top-rated radio show, Blasst! and a variety of other new-media routes.
17 Aug 06 | Ben Hylands
Brighton Live@lunch
Following on from the success of last year’s Live@Lunch series, The Brighton Live Festival is pleased to announce the return of Live@Lunch as part of this year’s festival.
14 Aug 06 | Phil Jackson
Mano A Mano Salsa Night
A night of authentic live Cuban Salsa and Rumba rhythms, Alberto ‘Limon’ Limonata Perez goes ‘hand in hand’ with Feliz Gonzales and salsa band Camina to create some hot n’ spicy, steamy and sexy dance music.
14 Aug 06 | Chris Challis
Costo Rico
Costo Rico are one of the great revelations from the Barcelonan Mestizo scene, famous worldwide for its creativity and musical potential.
04 Aug 06 | Chris Challis
Fort Rox Festival
This first outdoor mini festival will happen annually at the historic Newhaven Fort in Newhaven, East Sussex.
21 Jul 06 | Alix Wenmouth
Ungagged Cd Launch
Richard Durrant’s guitar trio, UNGAGGED, celebrates the release of their debut album Where the River Meets the Sea this summer at Komedia on Friday 21 July.
07 Jul 06 | Chris Challis
Song Writing Competition
Brighton based charity Target Tuberculosis is launching a regional competition to find the songwriting stars of the future.
23 Jun 06 | Helen Corpe
Promoters Bring Exciting New Live Music To Worthing
Worthing has never been renowned for its vibrant music scene - that job was always left to Brighton! However, there has been a recent spate of interest in the town since the arrival of Hybrid Sound Promotions in March 2006 – who are bringing the most exciting bands into town since goodness knows when.
03 Jun 06 | Hybrid Sound Promotions
Big Name Dance Artists Line Up For New Sussex Radio Station
Graham Gold, Matt Darey and Adam H are to present shows on a brand new radio station launching in Sussex.
26 Apr 06 | Simon Hardwick
Music From The Usa
Two talented and distinct female artists from the USA are visiting Komedia this May as part of the venues Festival Programme.
26 Apr 06 | Audrey Ryan
Speed Circus Come To Brighton
Since supporting Madness on their summer 2005 Dalby and Sherwood Forest shows, Speed Circus have become the most exciting live band in the south, having played some of London’s most reputable clubs, including The Metro, Carling Academy Islington, Catch 22 and The Salisbury, to name but a few.
24 Apr 06 | Robbyn C Snow
Turns out The Engine Room is a bit of a Prodigy…
It’s true the rapid success of what the Argus now describes as ‘Brighton Coolest Club!’ is nothing short of incredible.
10 Apr 06 | Neil
Big Iron
Rediscover the Wild West: the West you saw in films, the West that Zane Grey brought to life: the West you’ve always dreamt about.
29 Mar 06 | lol
BrightonWaves Podcast
Yup, we're back! Download the new show now, for 30 minutes of music, interviews and the best Brighton music scene has to offer.
29 Mar 06 | Matt Costello
Preview: Step Up @ Audio
Phonic:Hoop was, for years, one of Brighton's best nights.
14 Mar 06 | Alex Hammond
The Music For Africa Project
Wednesday 15th March 2006 - The Sussex Arts Club, Ship Street, Brighton
Entry £3.
11 Mar 06 | Dani Wilde
Live Review: The Customers, Clearlake & The Crimea @ Freebutt, Feb 06
Brighton’s well-known Lout Promotions put on this sold out event, these 3 bands all have something unique about them.
01 Mar 06 | Juliet Dubieniec
Live Review: Jose Gonzalez +el Perro Del Mar @ Concorde 2, Feb 06
Born in Sweden to Argentinean parents, Gothenburg based Jose Gonzalez graced Brighton’s wind swept Madeira Drive on a February Sunday evening.
01 Mar 06 | Catherine Watkinson
Brightonwaves Podcast To Bring Brighton Music Scene To The I-pod Generation
From the end of March, brightonlife will be hosting the new BrightonWaves podcast.
01 Mar 06 | Rick Webber
Final Cut At The Komedia
Brighton’s popular short-film screening event comes to the Komedia with its inspiring evenings of brand-new work from top indie film-makers, ‘Trailer Trash’ previews, DJ mixes and cutting-edge VJ sets.
03 Jan 08 | Amanda
Paperbag Presents Paperbang On The 29th July!
Another eclectic evening of short film and live music from Paper Bag in the ever welcoming 'Mint bar and restaurant' in Brighton's South Laines.
19 Jul 07 | laura seymour
The Penalty King's Coming Home At The Brighton Odeon
We’re now seven years in the making! But at long last, writer-director Chris Cook’s feature film The Penalty King is coming home – to Brighton.
26 Jan 07 | Twin Track Films
Westwood Confirmed For Oceana
Radio 1 DJ and international superstar, Tim Westwood, is making an exclusive appearance for UKCC at Oceana, Brighton on Tuesday 29th July.
15 Jul 08 | Abbi Oakley
Allied Beats Masquerade Ball At The Komedia
ALLIED BEATS sees four of Brighton's most established party organisers team up to offer the ultimate Bank Holiday night out, a May Masquerade, awesome venue and three floors of festival fun all under one roof! With both Pre and After Partys on offer for those who like a little punishment.
16 May 08 | Couch
Stick It On Bank Holiday All-dayer At The King And Queen
May indulges us with the second Stick It On bank holiday all-dayer of the year, three cheers for May.
09 May 08 | Stick It On Team
Fetish Partys Presents Fantasy at The Hart
Fantasy at the Hart last Friday of each mth, Sexy decadent venue in Eastbourne! we have many kinksters from Brighton who are loving our fetish club.
02 Apr 08 | Mistress Storm
Engine Room News
We got something to say! Brighton's 'coolest club' has some news for y'all.
19 Mar 08 | Neil
Join Blah Blah Blah At Brighton's Newest Club This Easter
The Beach Club has been invented and refurbished as The Brighton Coalition.
10 Mar 08 | Kristian Bannister
Stick It On Bank Holiday All-dayer At The King And Queen
Blink and you may well have missed the opening two months of 2008, but believe it or not, March is now upon us and with it comes Stick It On’s first appearance at the King & Queen of the year.
07 Mar 08 | Stick It On
Margot’s Parties Are Back To Turn Hanbury Club Into The Moulin Rouge
Margot’s Parties purveyor of kitsch n camp costumed capers is re-launching its events at the recently polished jewel in Kemp Town’s crown, the Hanbury Club.
20 Feb 08 | Ruth
The Slackers Convention At Brighton Barfly
We've hosted events all over and on the 29th March we add another notch to our couch with a visit to the new Brighton Barfly.
13 Feb 08 | Jez & Slackers Team
Hat-club Returns To Digital
The Hat-Club crew return to the South Coast in spectacular form on the 26th January bringing with them Prok & Fitch, Nick Piper & Vince Frimpong.
10 Jan 08 | Nicola Freitas
Mr Scruff & Bonobo At Concorde 2
After Last weeks sell out show Scruff returns in November for his last Brighton appearance of 2007 also feat The Nostalgia 77 Octet live!.
10 Oct 07 | Ali
Brighton's Best Over 25's Night!
Sussex's most sophisticated nightspot is located below the magnificent Hilton Brighton Metropole hotel.
27 Sep 07 | Mick Fuller
Production London's Bang! With The Happy Mondays @ Concorde 2
Production London's BANG! comes to the Brighton seaside for the first time, bringing with them a spectacular, eclectic party at Concorde2 on the 20th July.
06 Jul 07 | M
Skint, Stompafunk and Schtumm Play Out For Sacha
Brighton collectives Skint, Stompa Phunk and Schtumm all join an appeal to raise money for a local girl’s life saving treatment, by organising a night at The Beach Club on the 20th of July.
15 Jun 07 | Jess
The Slackers Convention Scorcher At Concorde 2
Ahh glorious midsummer which means solstice time and gives us a good excuse for a Slackers party.
30 May 07 | Jez
Water Margin And Kabuki Open Friday 4th May
A brand new bar and clubbing concept opens in Brighton in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
20 Apr 07 | Jess Neame
Lo Lounge, Brighton's ONLY over 25's club!
From Saturday May 12th 2007, Lo Lounge will have a new promotion team!
Lo Lounge, Sussex's most sophisticated nightspot, is located below the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Brighton.
18 Apr 07 | Mick Fuller
Stick It On Bank Holiday All -dayer At King & Queen
Yes, folks the first King & Queen of 2007 is on the horizon and will be no
doubt upon us before we know it.
02 Mar 07 | Roby Drysdale
Stick It On Presents The Bestival 2007 Launch Party At Komedia
Bestival has been one of the festival success stories over the last couple of years.
02 Mar 07 | Rob Drysdale
John B & Spectrasoul At The Pressure Point
Cut Loose presents John B (Metalheadz / Beta) & Spectrasoul (Horizons) on Saturday 3rd February 2007 at the Pressure Point.
17 Jan 07 | Pete Biggs
Bonobo At Concorde2
She Likes Parties presents Bonobo – Live Plus Special Guests at Concorde2.
10 Jan 07 | Dave Richards
Boxcutter, Tim Wright & Kosmik at the Volks
The Volks club breaks in the New year with a mother of all line-ups for all of those who either had to work on New Years Eve or could'nt get a baby sitter.
14 Dec 06 | Tina Hart
Red Sea Social Club At The Komedia
From the creators of cult hit of Voodoo Vaudeville and the DJs of Lost Vagueness comes something quite delicious.
29 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
3am At The Lo Lounge
Rapidly becoming a Brighton institution – if you haven’t made it down to this night yet then what on earth are you waiting for? Happening every Friday night, the Positives team up with Ash Huntington's (from Every Day People) 3am team to bring a broad cross section of house music from two of Brighton's musical stalwarts.
20 Oct 06 | Obviously Media
Preview: Laurent Garnier @ Audio, Fri 13th Oct '06
The thought of a five hour set would give most 'superstar' DJs the willies.
22 Sep 06 | Alex Hammond
Komedia Gets Some Decks Appeal!
Music, Comedy, Cabaret, Theatre… and Clubbing? KOMEDIA is set to add another string to its bow.
01 Sep 06 | Chris Challis
The Papillon Club
After weeks of rumours and speculation, it's now OFFICIAL!
The legendary PAPILLON CLUB, possibly Brighton's foremost Soul Music venue EVER is back again! And it's back in the same atmospheric pressure cooker of a room under The Royal Albion Hotel on Brighton seafront.
22 May 06 | Kathy Hemestretch
If you have Brighton Festival Video Footage, Funkymezcla needs help
Friday 5th May sees the next instalment of ‘World Beats and Funky Treats’ from your resident DJs, upstairs at The Prince Albert.
26 Apr 06 | Graham Laurence
Preview: Family Funktunes
Andy Mac joins residents Dante and Delv for another night of funked up Family Funktunes fun at the Sussex Arts Club on Friday 7th April.
04 Apr 06 | Admin
Preview: Inresidence... The Bays & Tom Middleton
The Bays have, by all accounts, been blowing people away during their monthly Saturday night residency at Audio.
27 Mar 06 | Alex Hammond
Club Review: David Guetta @ Honeyclub, Mar 06
David Guetta rocks our lives!
What did you do on Friday 10th March? Did you stay home chilling out on your sofa, chatting over a cup of coffee? Did you have a quiet dinner and then feel so full that you couldn’t even bother to go out dancing and burning the calories you had just taken? If that’s the case you missed out a big night!
The Honey Club hosted French house music pioneer David Guetta.
19 Mar 06 | Sandy Mermet
Fri 24th March: Silvermaker Present Kite Nite '06
Date and place: Fri 24th March at the Gap club in Hove, FREE B4 11.
17 Mar 06 | Annelies
Funkymezcla - World Beats And Funky Treats
Three DJs - Slap Ed, Robin D Rich and CDJ Porno Pierre - play World Beats and Funky Treats.
15 Mar 06 | Graham Laurence
Midweek Clubbing @ The Kooklub
As of March we’re now open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and the occasional Sunday
To celebrate this we’re bringing in a new set of drinks promos, so you get a little more for your money! You can get drinks from £1-£2.
13 Mar 06 | Kooklub PR
Club Review: Layo & Bushwacka! @ Stompa Phunk
Some Brighton residents grumble about the quality of club nights on offer in town at the weekends.
05 Mar 06 | Alex Hammond
Our Front Room @ Prince Albert
In Brief:
Our front room is a downtempo concept club night with an emphasis on fun.
27 Feb 06 | Our Front Room
Leading The Way In May - Komedia Festival Line Up
This year Komedia’s festival programme couldn’t be more packed.
26 Feb 07 | Chris Challis
The Re-launch Approaches
KOMEDIA is just weeks away from unveiling it’s brand new expansion, design and layout.
18 Aug 06 | Chris Challis
Awesome Autumn at the Gardner Arts Centre
The Gardner Arts Centre is counting down to its strongest autumn season ever – with some of the best dance and contemporary theatre companies in the country clamouring to do their thing in Brighton!
Stars include Liam Steel of DV8 fame in Revelations (Nov 7 & 8), a daredevil aerial mix of dance and theatre looking at the consequences of revealing our deepest desires, award winning choreographer Maresa von Stockert with Tilted Productions presenting a wry look at life, dreams and ageing Marjorie’s World Unhinged (Oct 4), and internationally renowned performance artist Bobby Baker on her first ever trip to Brighton, trying to answer the biggest question of them all How to Live (Nov 1 & 2).
04 Aug 06 | Julia Johnson
Future Shorts - Short Film Event
Future Shorts is back this July with another cracking feature collection of Short films and music videos.
19 Jul 06 | Michael Yeoman
‘Shall We Dance?’
Dust off you dancing shoes, and let Ragroof Theatre whisk you onto the dance floor into a whirlwind of romance, passion and loss.
19 Jul 06 | Anna Symes
New Live Performance Venue
Komedia has unveiled plans for its new extension on Regent Street, including a foyer bar that will host live acoustic music, cabaret and comedy performances by up and coming local artists.
14 Jul 06 | Chris Challis
A Celebration Of Music From The Movies
One of the most anticipated events at the Brighton Dome is nearly upon us, the Celebration of Music from the Movies, with the celebrated Sussex Symphony Orchestra and special guests including Actor & Performer, Christopher Timothy, BBC South Today’s, Sally Taylor, Shine Children’s Theatre Group, Joanna Appleby (Amici),
and Andrew Rees (English National Opera)
The evening will be a feast of sound and vision as the narrators Christopher Timothy and Sally Taylor take us on a journey visiting many movies that are timeless favourites and their unforgettable music.
14 Jun 06 | Kate Benjamin
Joogleberry Playhouse 3rd Birthday Party!!!
Joogleberry Playhouse, the twinkling gem in our city, celebrates its third birthday on Mon 5th June! Launched back June 2003, the venue has established a massively loyal following; artists and music lovers alike are clambering to have a piece of the Joogleberry magic.
17 May 06 | Sue Popper
Chinese State Circus And Shaolin Warriors
The circus that changed Big Top entertainment forever, is coming to BRIGHTON FESTIVAL with the greatest family show ever assembled beyond the Great Wall of China.
26 Apr 06 | Tony Wilkie-Millar
The Lady Boys Of Bangkok - Full Moon Party
Brighton audiences demanded more! So THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK return to the heart of BRIGHTON in MAY to launch their fourth record-breaking year with their dazzling new production - FULL MOON PARTY.
26 Apr 06 | Tony Wilkie-Millar
Final Cut
Final Cut reaches fifth birthday during May Festival, and celebrates with most extensive programme to date.
26 Apr 06 | Marcus Odair
The Best In Film Shorts
Dedicated to providing the very best in short film entertainment, FUTURE SHORTS, Europe’s largest platform for short films is screening at the Duke of York playhouse, Brighton.
08 Apr 06 | Michael Yeoman
The Lady Boys Of Bangkok At The Sabai Pavilion
The top selling show for four years at the world’s largest arts festival the Edinburgh Fringe - and already acclaimed as “The best party-night out in town” in four major British cities, the two-hour show features 200 sumptuous costumes, fantastic choreography and immaculate make up.
20 Feb 08 | Verity
Club Etiquette & The Hanbury
Club etiquette - " a place where good manners meets bad behaviour' Come dressed right and you can't go wrong, but there's more to it than dressing right, there's a question of attitude as well.
16 Aug 07 | nicola lokko
The Black Hole Of Mayfair At The Komedia
Be transported to the roaring 1920's for a decadent evening of late night swinging as The Black Hole of Mayfair arrives at Komedia for one night only, featuring live jazz from Tula and the Bakelites, gypsy fortune telling from the Famous Gemini Twins, tap dancing and dancing flappers, late night DJing, absinthe faeries, magic, music and mayhem.
03 Jan 07 | Chris Challis
Les Chiche Capons At Komedia
At last!! It’s the UK debut for the sensational cabaret comedy show that has been causing a storm in Paris.
17 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
Maddie Live ‘talking Up The Fringe’
For the first time ever, the Brighton Festival Fringe brings you a hot new talk show.
09 Apr 07 | Belle Rowe
Citysocialising Brighton Launch
Study reveals that Brighton is the easiest city to make new friends and the flirtiest! Brighton is known for many things: its famous pier, vibrant gay scene and music artists including The Kooks and Fatboy Slim.
17 Oct 07 | Harry
Brighton Festival
Brighton Festival is the largest event of its kind in England.
18 Apr 07 | Matt Costello
Komedia Brighton Welcomes Komedia Bath
KOMEDIA, Brighton’s independently financed arts organization, is set to export its European café entertainment concept to a second UK city, proposing to rejuvenate an empty city centre picture house in Bath.
23 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
Sussex Samhain Bonfire Talks
The Antiquarian Society are hosting a day of talks and a field trip, bringing together some of the most learned speakers in the field of Ancient Knowledge, prehistoric culture and Earth Mysteries for a day of discussion and discovery.
04 Oct 06 | Stuart Mason
Fashion Show In Support Of Breast Cancer Care
University of Brighton Level 1 and 2 Fashion and Textile students are holding a professional catwalk show on Tuesday 6th June, in support of Breast Cancer Care.
30 May 06 | Abigail Grimes
Brighton Science Festival
This week Brighton plays host to a wondrous science festival, featuring a range of events across the city for both adults and children.
20 Feb 06 | Brightonlife Knowledge Dept.
Mint
Mint is a stylish restaurant and music bar tucked away on Meeting House Lane.
08 Feb 06 | Brightonlife Raciones dept
Rawkuss @ The Engine Rooms, Punk Rock N Roll Thurs 29th Dec
Last outing in 2005 for Rawkuss - Brighton\'s only punk rock night at The Engine Rooms - Brighton\'s only rock venue.
20 Dec 05 | Miranda
Trans-opera Orchestra Brighton Tour
After five successful concerts at st james's Church, Piccadilly, London, the Trans-opera Orchestra comes to Brighton for a concert on February 11th (Saturday, 7.
14 Dec 05 | stephen ellery
The Music For Africa Project
Monday 19th December 2005
Up and coming Brighton Singer-songwriters Roger Davies, Al Brown, Dani Wilde, Phil Bentley and Sarah-Louise Boyle will be performing an evening of acoustic Blues, Soul, folk and more to raise money for County Primary School in Embu, Kenya.
13 Dec 05 | Dani Wilde
Pure Panache & Bliss Xmas Party
This is the big one!
After two much talked about parties in September & October (a massive thanks goes out to the hundreds of you that turned up for those) Bliss return to Brighton for a real Christmas treat!
We bring you the THE SNOW BALL at the festively dressed KooKlub - on Friday 23rd December!
Prepare yourselves for a visually stunning night of the finest upfront sexy house music for the more discerning clubber.
02 Dec 05 | KOOKLUB PROMOTIONAL TEAM
Kinky Malinki Returns To The Kooklub
Friday nights in December promise to supply some amazing nights for the KooKlub.
02 Dec 05 | KOOKLUB PROMOTIONAL TEAM
New Years Eve: Kooklub Presents Decadence
New Years Eve is shaping up to be something a little special at the KooKlub and with a name like Decadence, something special is an understatement.
02 Dec 05 | KOOKLUB PROMOTIONAL TEAM
After Hours At The Funky Buddha Lounge
Brighton and Hove Council granted a handful of true 24 hr licences to traders at the recent licensing reform hearings.
22 Nov 05 | Obviously Media
Tenderhooks Comes Alive
Tenderhooks Productions is a new music production/record label based in Brighton.
20 Nov 05 | markus leinweber
Half Way Between The Gutter And The Stars
Like pebbles, seagulls and council tax summons, the Source magazine is very 'Brighton'.
15 Nov 05 | Brightonlife Media Dept.
Pukka Up Takes Up Residency At The Kooklub
Sexy, Flirty and Funky!!! Pukka Up are one of House music's most accomplished promoters providing legendary parties at some of countries most established clubs such as Pacha and Turnmills and not forgeting summer residencies at Es Paridis in Ibiza!
Pukka Up now takes up its monthly residency to show off their version of House music debauchery at the KooKlub; Brighton!
DJ’s on the night are Pukka Up residents Scott Giles, Joey M and Pete Eves plus Pure Panache residents Lee Garrett and Vince Frimpong.
07 Nov 05 | KOOKLUB PROMOTIONAL TEAM
Kinky Malinki Returns To Brighton @ The Kooklub
After a brief sabbatical from Brighton's famed party shores Kinky Malinki returns this month and in time honoured Kinky fashion they are going to be, yet again, partying in a way that only Kinky Malinki knows how!
With this being the month of their 7th Birthday and with the up-and-coming house music awards, you can bet they're in the mood to Party!!!
DJ's on the night are Kinky Malinki residents Jay Friction & Ed Pipe alongside Lee Garrett
Date: Friday 11th November
Venue: KooKlub
Time: 9pm - 4am
Price: £8 / £10 / £15 (VIP)
Dress Code: Glamour.
15 Oct 05 | KOOKLUB PROMOTIONAL TEAM
Pelirocco Still Pelirocking And Rolling
Picture the scene.
28 Sep 05 | Alex Hammond
Royksopp Are Coming To Town
Think of a country beginning with 'D' You thought of Denmark, didn't you? Think of a band from Norway, that'd be Royksopp then!
After the news last week that Soulwax will be shaking their Belgian asses at the Event II on 6th October comes the announcement that Royksopp, purveyors of fine Nordic electronic music, will be following in their tracks the following week.
13 Sep 05 | Alex Hammond
Hush Collector Debut Ep Release
Take a pinch of The Cowboy Junkies, mix it up with hints of Calexico and give it a British 4AD sensibility.
03 Sep 05 | Candy Cone
Bar Guide: Western Front
As many tired shoppers over the years can testify, The Western Front provides comfort and sanctury for those stranded in the concrete wilderness of Churchill Square.
01 Sep 05 | Alex Hammond
**can't Stand The Heat! - Climate Club Night**
Brighton & Hove environmental groups proudly present:
**Can't Stand the Heat! - Climate Club Night**
Feeling hot under the collar? Join the party to stop global meltdown.
16 Aug 05 | Dorinda James
Free Champagne
Thursday is FREE Champagne at KooKlub.
03 Aug 05 | KooKlub Team
Lipton Ice Tea Footvolley Demo Day
Experience the ‘Taste of Summer’ with…
Lipton Ice Tea Footvolley Demo Day
Brighton seafront beach volleyball court
SAT JULY 30th 2005, 10.
21 Jul 05 | Helen Abraham
Eve Seven @ Koba Members Club
We would like to welcome you to EVE SEVEN, a brand new night out in Brighton.
05 Jul 05 | grant stott
Deadly Nightshade Returns
Deadly Nightshade returns to the B Lo Club, 37, West Street, Brighton on Saturday 16th of July and then the 3rd Saturday of every month.
28 Jun 05 | Jaz Nightshade
City Rocks To Beach Volleyball Beat!
Garnier Ambre Solaire is staging three action packed weekends of top level beach volleyball in July, at the Brighton beach volleyball court, between the piers.
27 Jun 05 | Katie Randall
Brightons Most Wanted Live Music Comp
Brighton’s Most Wanted - Press Release
Brighton’s Most Wanted is a ten week music competition aiming to expose the best of Brighton’s up-and-coming unsigned live acts, giving them the audience that they deserve and the chance to get their hands on some fantastic prizes.
17 Jun 05 | jason
Brighton Summer Antifest
As summer arrives, many potential festival goers will be envisaging trotting around muddy fields listening to regurgitated musical diarrhoea whilst trading, eating and drinking corporate sponsored wares.
13 Jun 05 | Larry Pickleman
Future Shorts Coming To Brighton
"Future Shorts is bent on proving that the short film is not just for people with short attention spans but a genre unto itself … a little something for every taste.
08 Jun 05 | Mike
Musicbubble Music Awards - Brighton 2005
Musicbubble Magazine has officially announced that It will hold the Musicbubble Music Awards, in Brighton & Hove this summer.
26 May 05 | Musicbubble Music Awards Come To Brighton & Hove
Best Indie Made In Brighton
Brighton's coolest indie rock band DECODER are looking for fanbase.
25 May 05 | Brendan
Wendy James (ex-transvision Vamp Now Racine) Plays Ocean Rooms
RACINE aka Wendy James Comes To Brighton.
20 May 05 | Cheryl Rickman
Chic Uk Club Night, Bargrooves Live, Arrives In Brighton!
Chic UK club night, bargrooves live, arrives in Brighton for exclusive first party.
13 May 05 | Tania von Pear
Jethro Tull Musician Launches Unique New Musical In Brighton
As part of the Festival Fringe Brighton this month, a fabulous new musical extravaganza called Hank Cinq will be coming to you from Palmer’s Bar in Brighton by the ice rink, kicking off on 7 May and running each weekend.
04 May 05 | Sam Harrington-Lowe
Artists’ Open Houses All 'under One Roof' For First Time
1000 artists - 170 open houses - 1 colour brochure.
04 May 05 | Lisa O'Connor
Zap Closing Party – Sunday 1st May
Moshing to Motley Crue / Reaching for the lasers with Laurent Garnier / Never being able to get into the Coco club / Dancing to girlie house in the back arch / Swooning at the magical visuals by Carlos Lanterna Majica (R.
03 May 05 | Obviously Media
Grupo Corpo
Review: Brazilian Grupo Corpo
Direct from Brazil comes a unique and awesomely talented team.
25 Apr 05 | Eric
Paul Hillyer At Kooklub Sunday 1st May
KooKlub are pleased to announce that experienced club and radio DJ, Paul Hillyer, who has had several high profile residencies over the years including Cream (worldwide) will be playing alongside resident DJ Joey Platinum on Sunday 1st May.
19 Apr 05 | Maria Cox
Rob Da Bank Brings Sunday Best To Brighton
Saturday 16th April @ The Ocean Rooms 10pm - 3am
A brand new night at the Ocean Rooms resulting from a collaboration of like-minded attitudes.
13 Apr 05 | Sam Watts
Brighton Pops Orchestra
Think pops orchestra, think James Last, think Richard Clayderman, think lift music.
15 Mar 05 | The Old Market
Sussex Cancer Fund Benefit Concert
The Sussex Cancer Fund benefit concert will be an evening of live music attracting up to 330 people.
14 Mar 05 | Laura Creasey
Moviestogogo Easter Offers
GoGo's offering a real treat this Easter! Pick 5 Classic Films/Musicals/Sunday Afternoon Matinees - and you'll be charged just £2.
11 Mar 05 | Rachael Adams
Music Charity Gig At Komedia
Charity Music Night at Komdeia, March 31st 8pm.
08 Mar 05 | Jules Porreca
Bands Wanted
The White Room is a great radio show on Splash Fm (www.
28 Feb 05 | Eileen Cecere
Atomic Is Moving!
After 10 highly successful months Atomic ,Brightons long running and extremely busy 80's night is moving to a new larger venue .
17 Jan 05 | C. Beach
Chaos Rocks Returns!
Due to popular insistence Brighton’s leading electro, punk funk and leftfield techno night is back, with a new intimate, acid house venue.
17 Jan 05 | James Kendall
The Relaunch!
After a month-long closure, The Ocean Rooms is due to reopen on the 28th of January after COMLETELY gutting the inside of its club and creating a venue to rival any other.
07 Jan 05 | ocean rooms
Radio Reverb Roadshow
RADIO REVERB IS BACK! BROADCASTING LIVE EVERY MONTH UPSTAIRS AT THE PRINCE ALBERT FROM 7 PM ON SATURDAY 15TH JANUARY
DJ S INCLUDE MIKE BRADSHAW.
07 Jan 05 | louise manzaroli
Champagne And Diamonds New Years Eve 2004
Celebrate 2005 in style at Lot 73.
27 Dec 04 | Lot 73
Loop : A Musical And Visual Feast – St. Bartholomews Church
Saturday 4th December - Damon Albarn (Blur) | Sophie Barker (Zero7) | Jem Finer (The Pogues) | Hood | Edward Breem | Mark Williams | The Gridio (Coldcut & Headspace) | The Heliosphere | Forkbeard Fantasy…
With less than 3 weeks to go preparations are well underway for this year’s inaugural Loop event.
18 Nov 04 | Obviously Media
New Years 2004 Eve At Audio
Be one of the 1st to experience the arrival of a brand new year inside a brand new venue.
18 Nov 04 | Jess Neame
Crash Bang Wallop In Association With The Big Issue
After a successful run of nights which have included headline appearances by local heroes Mula and Norman Cook favourites Johnny Quality, Regime, Brighton’s all female promotions company, have lined up a live music fundraising event at the Hanbury Ballroom in aid of the Big Issue.
01 Nov 04 | Sharon C
Cubar Gets Some Tlc
The Cubar has now reopened after getting a new interior for the summer.
21 Oct 04 | Laura-Kate Roe
The Boxer Rebellion Are Back!!!
THE BOXER REBELLION
+ echelon
+ the landing
WEDNESDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2004 @ PRESSURE POINT (BRIGHTON)
Tickets: £5.
29 Aug 04 | NICOLE GREATREX
Another Free Blurrred Party – Thursday August 26th.
Since its July 1st Launch Party Blurrred has seen its reputation for good music steadily growing.
26 Jul 04 | Jonny Cassell
Seaside Anarkhy
aKouStiK AnaRKhY rECorDinGs (Manchester)
proudly present .
21 Jul 04 | William Lawrence
Adjust The Format Is Back!
Innovations Promotions Presents
Thursday August 19th 2004 8pm – 2am
@ Zap nightclub Kings Road Arches, Brighton
Innovations Promotions is a local community based promotion group set up by DV8 Training to give young people a chance at finding a positive future.
20 Jul 04 | Amanda
Uk Hardcore Hits Brighton
Monday 26th July will see a night of UK hardcore hit Brighton!! Folkestone based Art-core heavies 'CUBIC SPACE DIVISION' (Undergroove Records) will take on Brighton's Freebutt next Monday (26th July) with support from the mighty 'NINE DAYS TO NO ONE' (Engineer Records) and Eastbourne's dual vocalist assault 'TRAUMA UNIT'!
The night will also include some great tunes from the best hardcore, metal and death bands played between the live music!!! Literal Non-Stop extreme music at the Freebutt.
19 Jul 04 | Dan O'Driscoll
The Greys Score With The Penalty King
Football fever continues on Southover Street.
07 Jul 04 | Chris BeaumontAdmin
Hellion: Glam Punk Retro
Brightons newest club night for has-beens, wannabes, inbetweeners and the
just plain uncool.
07 Jun 04 | Kat
Zombie Movie Shoot June 18th
ZOMBIED 18th June @ The Enigma, Ship Street, South Lanes
Live bands slaughtered in the name of a brighton indie b-movie.
05 Jun 04 | Ba Ab
No Hype Records Showcase Gigs
Hi there! Just to let everyone know that every 2nd friday of the month at the Hobgoblin, London road there is going to be a No Hype showcase gig! We had one last month, and the management liked it so much they made it a regular once monthly thing! This time round (on the 11th June) its going to be GrooveMonsteR (a hard rocking local band, on from 1015pm till 11pm) supported by NaMaSTe (another hard rocking band from Croyd
